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BOARD OF DIRECTORS - 2015
Ranone Thompson, Clearwater Travel Plaza
Lisa Pridgeon - Clearwater Laser Etching
Carol Halvorson, Clearwater Tax & Accounting
OFFICERS - 2015
President - Pete Edmonson - Lake Central ins. Services
VP - Ranone Thompson - Clearwater Travel Plaza
Secretary - Andrea Zerwas - Clearwater Nova Care
Treasurer - Eron Bordson - Clearwater Family
Chiropractic
CLEAR VALLEY
BUSINESS CONNECTIONS
The Clearwater Economic Development Corporation
now known as Clear Valley Business Connections was
incorporated in October of 1987 for the purpose of pro-
moting the Clearwater area. The group has since
expanded to include businesses of Clear Lake and the
surrounding townships. The name of the organization
was recently changed to more accurately reflect its net-
working focus.
Meeting Times: Quarterly Meetings, 2nd Thursday of the
‘month, 11:30 lunch, 12 noon - 1 p.m. meeting,
CVBC Meeting Dates:
July 16 (date change) - Annual Golf outing after
meeting
October & - Theme - to be determined
We hope you will appreciate the enthusiasm that Clear
Valley Business Connections has for the
Clearwater/Clear Lake area and continue to show your
support by patronizing local businesses.
(COVER TOP) Kids line up in the Her
Kiddie parade. (Blow lef) Face painting the Rejoice
Lutheran ‘Church fall Festival. (Center) Square dancers
‘wirled their way around the parking area at the shopping
center before the start of the Heritage Days parade. (Right)
‘The ring toss was popular with the kids at St. Luke's Fall
Festival. (Photos by Ken Francis)
THANK YOU
‘The Clearwater Tribune and CVBC would like to
thank the Cities of Clearwater and Clear Lake for the
information they provided (o this community guide.
We apologize to any organization or event that was
mistakenly not included. Please contact the ‘Tribune
be added to our next guide.
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Lee & Friends
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Baseball is big
with the youngsters ..
Music finds a unique verme
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THE EASTER BUNNY WAS WAY BEHIND schedule,
so it made a few adjustments last week to speed up its visit
to Clearwater. (Submitted Photo.)
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From the Editor
The Clearwater and Clear Lake communi
ties, Clear Valley Business Connections and
the Tribune staf present to you the 2015
(Clearwater Clear Lake Comminities Guide
11's very easy to gather content and informa:
tion, repors our lead. salesperson in
(Clearwater, Susan Nagorski, The merchants
are s0 supportive of the Tribune advertising
call -they want to bein the Guide thatthe
financial support forthe editorial effort and printing-distrbution
is there, longstanding,
And we're proud ofthe communities forgiving us all the grea
story ideas forthe Guide, such as Lee Frederickson, who is been
in the hair business for 45 years Clear Lake and Clearwater, See
Ken Francis” story on Lee and her business legacy inside this
‘There are few elements within a community more important
than a long-standing business we fel
Those who have been on the block for many years have provid
ed services, hired people from within the community, paid heav
et than usual commercial taxes and stid “yes” so often, when
groups and organizations come around asking for contributor
Yes, they are the fabric of the community
‘And Lee Frederickson should be recognized for that.
Congratulations. We're proud of you and the countless noted (and
uunnoted) things you've done forthe community.
‘There are not two commits in the sate who sprout more
buschall players per capita than Clearwater and’ Clear Lake.
Francis captures tht spirit in a second story about “the Field of
Dreams” at Sportsman's Pak in Clearwater and Goenner Patk in
Clear Lake,
Now In Our
Pt
Ken has a third story in the guide about a Clearwater couple and
their love for music and the people who perform it. Meet the
and thei story about welcoming mus
part ofthe countryside
‘which binds all Clear Lake and Clearwater
view School - continues is tenovation into
‘facility to further meet the education needs of the community
Staff Writer David Hannuta has handled coverage of Cleaeview
School this year and wil do so with this piece forthe Guide
St, Cloud School District continues to make plans on reere-
ating Clearview to house seven and eighth grade Students inthe
future, We'll keep you posted on that.
‘We marvel at the ability of the people within this community to
join effors and crete the Clearwater Theatre Group, which regu-
larly stages very well-done and welFattended productions atthe
‘Clearwater American Legion clubroom,
Ws the spirit ofthe community these people capture, so look for:
ward to their productions and get there for a pigs.
‘And finally. a shout-out to the members of Clear Valley Business
‘Connections, which meets quarterly t plan community activities
‘and promote local commerce
‘Their approximate 25 members are to be commended to their
support and planning of important activities in Clear Lake and
(Clearwater throughout the year
We're appreciative ofthe work all members f our communities
{do ~thank you for doing it.
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ClearValley
BUSINESS CONNECTIONS
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“Bringing Clearwater, Clear Lake and
surrounding area businesses, industries
and organizations together to foster
growth, understanding and support.”
Clear Valley Business Connections meets quarterly over lunch hour at
Rejoice Lutheran Church in Clearwater. Any business owner in the area is encouraged
to visit one of these meetings! Annual dues are $50 per business.
+ Past Music in the Park, Sponsor & Organizer + Informational quest speakers
+ Communication Between Local Business, Government & Civic Groups + Member Networking
+ Local Business Awareness & Available Community Resources * Members Only Business Directory
2015 Business Members
American Heritage Bank Johnson Materials
Annandale State Banke Keith's Kettle
City of Clearwater Lake Central Insurance
Clear Waters Outfitting Lynden Twp. Rep/Clearwater History Club
Clearview Bye Clinic McDonald Meats
Clearwater American Legion NovaCare
Clearwater Family Chiropractic Clinic Now IT Connects, Ine.
Clearwater Laser Etching, LLC Parkway Auto Transport
Clearwater Tribune Rejoice Lutheran Church
Clearwater Tax & Accounting Royal Renovations
Clearwater Travel Plaza ‘Snap Fitness
Coborn’s St. Cloud-Clearwater RV Parle
Eagle Trace Golf & Event Center ‘Sunset Ridge Ranch
Franklin Outdoor Advertising ‘Travelers Country Club on the Mississippi
Gray Potato Farm
For information or the next a
meeting location call: 320-558-2271 Facebook,
or email: clearvalleybc@gmai Sere Ch Tatler Bines Connections
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Area Church Directory
CLEARWATER CHURCHES
Clearwater United Methodist Church
Pastor Ken Felska: 320-558-2581
PO. Box 82; 405 Main Street, Clearwater
Sunday Taditional Worship - 10:30 a.m,
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Freedom Bible Church
Old Clearwater Post Office Bldg. - 605 Lime Street
9:30am & 6pm Sundays - Bible Study;
10:45am Sundays - Warship Service;
pm Wed - Bible Study
Rejoice Lutheran Church -ELCA
Pastors Scot Gjeve, Tim Lindhorst: 320-558-6851
PO. Box 307; 1155 Co. Rd, 75, Clearwater, MN 55320
Summer Sunday Worship: May 24 thru Aug 30
5:30 am. Blended Worship, 10:30 Fellowship
Regular Sunday Worship (begins Sep. 6)
8:30 am. Traditional Worship, 9:35 am. Fellowship, Sunday
School Adult Ed, Cappuccino Bible Study Q& Se High)
10:30 am. Contemporary Service
ermal: Rejoice@rejoicelutheranchurch.org,
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St. Luke’s Catholic Church,
Father Dennis Backer: 320-558-2124
17545 Huber Ave., N.W,, Clearwater
Masses: Saturday, 5 p.m. Sunday 8 a.m.-10 a.m,
email: Officedchurchofstlukes.com
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Tri-County Alliance Church
Pastor David Fogal 320-558-2750
£8464 160th St. N.W, Clearwater (Co. Rd. 104 & Hwy 24)
Sunday Schoo! 9 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 am.
\Wed. Bible Adventure (kids) 6-7:30p.m3 Wed. Youth (Gr. 6-8),
6-7:40p.m.; Wed, Youth (Gr.9-12) 7:20-9p.m.
emaikteachurch@frontiernetnet webstcachurch.com
Pastor: Father Dennis Backer
Weekend Masses: Sat. Spm: Sun. 8 & 10am
Daily Masses: Tues Fri, Bam; Sat, Sam
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SILVER CREEK AREA CHURCHES:
Faith Lutheran Church - LCMC
Pastor James Telle: 763-878-2092
12449 Clementa Ave NW, Monticello
172 mile north of Lake Maria State Patk on Co. Rd. 111
Sunday worship are 6:30 traditional service and Iam.
Celebration service. Sunday school is at 9:45a.m. from Sept
May. Wednesday Worship 7 pam, June - August.
email: fathlutheran@tds.net
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Immanuel Lutheran Church of Silver Creek
Pastor Rev. George W, Sagissor Il: 320:333-8636
11390 Elliot Avenue NAW, Maple Lake
Worship: 10 a.m.; Sunday School and Bible Study: 11 a.m.
Silver Creek Community Church
Pastor Luke Bache: 320-963-5957,
Co. Rd. 8 & Co, Ra. 143; Silver Creck
Sunday Worship at 9 a.m, Sunday School begins
at 10:30 am.
email: SCCC@lakedaletinko
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CLEAR LAKE AREA CHURCHES
Living Waters Church
Rev. Mark Stahl: 320 292-0250
PO. Box 26, 7830 Church St, Clear Lake 55319
Sunday Worship 10 a.m.
Wednesday Night Bible Study 7 p.m.
Tuesday Night Young Adult 7 p.m.
St. Marcus Catholic Church
Rev. Virgil Helmin: 320-743-2481
£8701 Main Avenue, Clear Lake
Mass: Saturdays at Spm
Sundays: January - June: 8 a.m, July
Reconcilation: Saturdays at 4:15 p.m.
email: stmarcus@frontiernet.net
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Dec: 10 a.m.
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Did You Know:
The Clearwater EDA serves its business community by:
+ Offering the Small Business RevolvingOafiProgram: @ $2,500 limit, prime + 2%,
36 months, collateral based loan
+ Offering growth incentive programs; residential, commercial lease rebate program; new businesses
+ Providing economic development information, such as a Housing Market Study and a Senior Living
Market Study, to assist both new & existing businesses with their future expansion plans
+ Partnering with WCEDP, DEED, Positively MN and the Intative Foundation to offer even
more financial tools to aid in their success
+ Keeping the communication lines open through business visits, and reports at the
Glear Valley Business Connections quarterly meetings
What can the Clearwater EDA do for you? Contact City Hall at 320-558-2428 to find out
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LUNCH INCLUDED delicious pork chops, burgers
and lots of conversation during the Rejolce Lutheran Church
By fail esta. (Photos by Ken Francis)
SENIOR ROYALTY Erv and Diane Stute waved tothe
crowd during the Heritage Days parade.
LOTS OF
PEOPLE found THE CAR
interesting SHOW drew lots
“stuff” at of vintage vehi-
Granny's Attic cles Saturday
at the Rejoice during Heritage
Lutheran Days,including a
Church Fall 1930. Marquette
Festival and 1931 Essex.
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